Texas Football: 5 reasons the Longhorns will upset Oklahoma

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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Armanti Foreman #3 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates his touchdown with Collin Johnson #9 to take a 17-14 lead in front of Ajene Harris #27 of the USC Trojans during the fourth quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

2. Texas’ tall-order receiving corps

After mentioning the impact Ehlinger could have on a potential upset, it would be remiss not to include the freshman’s favorite targets on the outside.

Collin Johnson is putting together a stellar year for Texas. The 6-foot-6 receiver has hauled in 25 passes for 485 yards and presents a nightmare of a match-up for the smaller Sooner’s defensive backs.

In fact, six of the nine Longhorns’ receivers stand 6-foot-3 or taller. Look for Texas to make hay through the air, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see Texas bust several big plays with its receivers on the outside.

If Iowa State’s Kyle Kempt can chuck the pigskin around for 343 yards, Ehlinger and his receiving corps could (should) be in for a huge day. If the Longhorns’ offensive line can give Ehlinger the protection he needs, look for another 300-yard game out of the freshman and his receivers.

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